Senior Wellbeing Practitioner

Senior Wellbeing Practitioner Make a difference. Be part of change. At Rethink Mental Illness, we believe in a better life for everyone severely affected by mental illness—and we won’t stop until that’s a reality. We’re looking for a Senior Wellbeing Practitioner to join our Sequoia Service, supporting people with complex emotional needs and personality difficulties across Bristol, North Somerset & South Gloucestershire (BNSSG). This is an exciting opportunity to shape a growing, innovative service, working alongside clinical partners and people with lived experience. About the role In this role, you’ll combine hands-on delivery, team leadership, and service development to make a real impact. You will: Deliver evidence-based interventions, including Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), psychoeducation and peer-based support Lead and supervise a small team, helping colleagues grow and thrive Work alongside NHS partners (AWP) in a multi-disciplinary environment Promote a person-centred, trauma-informed approach to care Support people to build skills, confidence and meaningful connections in their communities You’ll play a key role in ensuring everything we deliver is safe, high-quality and focused on outcomes that matter. About the service Our Sequoia Service is a collaborative, community-based offer developed with: NHS partners Experts by experience Local communities Together, we provide flexible group and peer support that helps people: Build coping strategies Improve wellbeing and independence Feel connected and supported Achieve personal goals What you’ll bring We’re looking for someone who is: Experienced in mental health or social care support Confident in leading or supervising others Skilled at working with people with complex emotional needs Comfortable delivering group-based interventions Compassionate, resilient and person-centred in approach You’ll also have: Strong communication and relationship-building skills A good understanding of risk management and safeguarding The ability to manage a varied workload across locations A commitment to continuous learning and reflection Lived experience of mental illness is valued and welcomed. What you’ll get in return Full training, including DBT and supervision development Opportunities to shape a growing and innovative service A supportive team culture that values lived experience Ongoing professional development and career progression The chance to truly change lives every day Ready to apply? If you’re passionate about mental health, thrive in a collaborative environment, and want to be part of something meaningful—we’d love to hear from you. Apply today and help us create a better future for people severely affected by mental illness.